The Fineilspitze (Italian: Punta di Finale) is a peak in the Schnalskamm group of the Ötztal Alps on the border between Tyrol, Austria, and South Tyrol, Italy.[1] It is known for being the discovery site of Ötzi.

Fineilspitze
Fineilspitze from the north.
Highest point
Elevation3,514 m (11,529 ft)
Prominence497 m (1,631 ft)
Parent peakSimilaun (Hintere Schwärze)
ListingAlpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates46°46′49″N 10°49′54″E / 46.78028°N 10.83167°E / 46.78028; 10.83167
Geography
Fineilspitze is located in Austria
Fineilspitze
Fineilspitze
Location within Austria on the Austrian—Italian border
LocationTyrol, Austria / South Tyrol, Italy
Parent rangeÖtztal Alps
Climbing
First ascent8 September 1865 by Franz Senn with the guides Cyprian Granbichler and Josef Gstrein
Easiest routeNortheast or southwest

References

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  1. ^ Klier, Walter (2006). Ötztaler Alpen. Bergverlag Rother. ISBN 978-3-7633-1123-1.
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